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Funeral Assistance of up to $9,000 Available for COVID-19 Related Deaths
April 19, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. To assist families financially, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) will offer assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020. Assistance of…
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Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Application Extended
April 12, 2021
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Second Draw Loan program closes on May 31, 2021 and interested business owners hit hard by the pandemic owners should consider applying for assistance. The program was orig…
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CDC Requirements and Restrictions for International and Domestic Travelers
March 2, 2021
After a year of dealing with COVID-19 and the resulting restrictions, many people are ready to travel, according to media reports. Although the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) advises against travel, the airline and other travel-related industries…
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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Stronger Workplace Guidance on COVID-19
March 1, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor announced in January that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus prevention program and better identify ri…
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Proposed EEOC Rules May Affect Employer-Backed COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives
February 2, 2021
Early last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) put forward proposed rules designed to clarify the breadth of incentives business owners may offer employees though employer-sponsored wellness programs without violating the Americ…
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Indoor Dining Allowed to Reopen at 25% Capacity With Up to 100 People
February 1, 2021
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) latest epidemic order goes into effect today, Feb. 1. The order allows for indoor dining at restaurants with certain requirements; concessions at casinos, movie theaters, and stadiums; p…
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Another Round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans Available This Week
January 11, 2021
The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) reopens this week for new borrowers and certain existing PPP businesses. Starting today, Jan. 11, community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans…
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State Stimulus Package Delivers Grants for Michigan Business Owners
January 6, 2021
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bipartisan relief bill, which includes $55 million to help small businesses, into law. The assistance is available in addition to a federal $900 billion relief package. The package includes the following: Grant…
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$900 Billion COVID Relief Package Assists Small Business Owners and Others
January 4, 2021
President Trump recently approved a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package (the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021) that will assist small business owners and other Americans who are struggling due to the pandemic. Among other provisions, the bill i…
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EEOC Releases New Guidelines For Employers Considering Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccine
December 21, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released new guidelines for employers within “What You Should Know about COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEOC Laws.” Employers c…
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